Posted on 10/06/2017 5:19:29 AM PDT by w1n1
Are revolvers ideal or obsolete? This is somewhat less argued a question than the age old comparison of 9mm v .45 but still worthy of discussion. Lucky Gunner (Chris Baker) asked that question a couple weeks ago and we figured we’d share this with you.
Short excerpt from the video:
"The prevailing sentiment…was that the revolver are kind of like the every man gun. It should be the go-to firearm for the average civilian who wants something for personal protection and semi-autos are probably best reserved for more dedicated shooters. These two perspectives might seem pretty incompatible on the surface, but I think there’s a lot of merit to both of them. And that’s been one of the recurring themes of the Wheel Gun Wednesday series — this paradox of how revolvers can be seriously flawed but also maybe the ideal self-defense tool for most people.” Read and see the rest of Revolvers: ideal or obsolete video here.
I have both.
Neither. They are a compromise, just like every other firearm in existence.
Indispensible for roulette.
Revolvers are more safe and easy to use.
I don’t have any revolvers but any gun is better
than NO gun.
I think the safties on my autos are pretty good. I have revolver that has no safety at all. I have a .38 spec colt agent and I don’t think it even has a safety.
I finally put my .38spc for carry on the shelf for a .380 pocket gun. It’s just so much easier to carry. That’s the only downside to revolvers is their weight. You can get a Ruger LCR but they are pretty awful to shoot.
For self defense, a semi is suits me even if it requires more TLC. For fun a .357 is tops. I always look forward to using it and my wife and kids always prefer it to.
The answer is have some of both.
The 14 lb double action trigger pull is the safety.
Yum to that pocket gun!
So do I. For personal and home defense, I carry an auto (or have one nearby). For handgun hunting, wheel guns all the way. Although I don’t live in Alaska anymore, I carried wheel guns (and later a shotgun as well) for bear protection. Can’t imagine carrying an auto in that situation.
Semi-automatic pistols are better for Polish Roulette.
So do I. For personal and home defense, I carry an auto (or have one nearby). For handgun hunting, wheel guns all the way. Although I don’t live in Alaska anymore, I carried wheel guns (and later a shotgun as well) for bear protection. Can’t imagine carrying an auto in that situation.
I love them both.
The good news is, you probably won't end up in an actual gun fight and a 5 or 6 shot snub nosed revolver will be perfectly adequate for going to the grocery store or running your errands. probably.
But I still find 10-15 rounds much more comforting than 5 or 6. because I squared off with 3 guys one day and know what it feels like to have not brought enough gun.
I love them both also and compete in matches with both but usually if I have to make a decision on competing with one or the other the revo wins.
debatable on both accounts.
Leaving something for the grandkids (for a future day somewhat unclear) should have wheels....including revolvers which will likely continue ‘on duty’ long after I’m gone...
I carry a .380 semi pocket gun, but the wife has a S&W 5-round .357 snub nose wheel gun, actually lighter tnan my .380. She likes the light weight, says she will aim at the cojones to hit them in the chest. :)
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